Certificates of Advanced Study

The CAS in Data Science is a 15-credit, graduate-level certificate that equips students with a mixture of technical and theoretical skills in the field of data science. Curriculum for the CAS in Data Science can be tailored to fit each student’s career goals.

The CAS in Information Security Management is a 15-credit, graduate-level certificate that offers coursework in information security technology, policy, risk management and evaluation.

Students need to choose one class in each of the tracks listed below.

Information Studies (6 credits)

Students can choose additional 6 credit hours from the Management Security or Technology Security course lists above or from any of the below courses. The independent study and internship need to have a focus in information security in order to count towards the CAS.

The CAS in Information Technology Management is a 15-credit, graduate level certificate that provides foundational management skills specialized for the IT field to enable you to use computer systems to help any business or organization. You’ll learn to align business strategy with IT resources and generate value through the use of technology, using knowledge ranging from database administration to network architecture and more.

Students wanting a general preparation in both information management and technology may wish to take all three introductory courses, substituting for an elective below.

The CAS in School Media is a 21-credit certificate program for those who already possess an accredited master’s degree in library and information science and want certification as a school library media specialist.

Students must first undergo a thorough review of their graduate library science degree transcript to determine if the core graduate and undergraduate course requirements have been fulfilled. If all requirements have not been met, additional courses will be required.

While this program is designed to enable students to meet the requirements to qualify for a New York State Certification, students may also be eligible for certification in other states outside of New York. Certification requirements including, but not limited to, teaching credentials and experience may differ from state to state. Therefore, a student enrolling in this program should research the requirements in the state in which they reside or intend to practice.

Students are required to satisfy 100 hours of fieldwork experience in K-12 schools, spread between an elementary and secondary school setting. This includes 15 minimum hours working with students with disabilities.

It is the student’s responsibility to document all fieldwork and submit documentation at the time of certification. This documentation is done by filing a Learning Agreement and a Record of Fieldwork form for each site where fieldwork is completed. Hours completed prior to approval of the Learning Agreement will not be counted.